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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.45, 325.56 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.45, 325.56 and 140.50 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.45 : 325.56 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.45/325.56 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.45x = 325.56 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.45x = 45,739.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,739.55/217.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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